Coming off a bye week and facing the NFL’s lowest-ranked defense, Buffalo QB Josh Allen and WR Stefon Diggs lead their positions in this week’s rankings.
Author: Steve Gardner, USA TODAY
Native American group blasts MLB commissioner Rob Manfred over ‘tomahawk chop’ comments
Nation’s largest Native American group disputes MLB commissioner Rob Manfred’s assertion that local tribes support Braves fans doing “tomahawk chop.”
Fantasy football waiver wire: Packers need backup wide receivers to step up
With Davante Adams out, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Randall Cobb will be asked to do more vs. Arizona; Falcons’ Russell Gage finally looks healthy.
Ball from Tom Brady’s 600th touchdown pass nets Buccaneers fan a hefty prize package
Byron Kennedy will get signed jerseys, helmet, cleats, season passes to Bucs games through next season for giving historic ball back to Tom Brady.
Fantasy football rankings for Week 7: Bye weeks creating major lineup holes
This is likely to be the most difficult week for fantasy managers to fill their lineups, but the Colts’ Jonathan Taylor is one workhorse who can help.
‘Fenway Baby’ steals the show during Red Sox vs. Astros ALCS game
A 5-month-old became an instant sensation after an appearance on the Fenway Park videoboard, inspiring several creative chants from the crowd.
ESPN reporter Allison Williams leaving network due to vaccine mandate
After 15 years on the sidelines, Allison Williams “morally and ethically not aligned” with getting vaccinated to comply with network’s policy.
Cardinals fire manager Mike Shildt after wild-card loss to Dodgers
Mike Shildt took over for Mike Matheny midway through the 2018 season and led the Cardinals to the playoffs in three consecutive seasons.
Former All-Star catcher, Oakland A’s broadcaster Ray Fosse dies at 74
Ray Fosse, who spent 12 years in MLB with four teams, had a memorable collision with Pete Rose and was an Oakland A’s broadcaster, dies of cancer.
Manager Tony La Russa: Late-inning beanball left a ‘bitter taste’ in White Sox’s ALDS loss
In the 10-1 loss to the Astros, White Sox 1B Jose Abreu was hit by a pitch. “They should have the guts to admit they did it,” La Russa said.